At a time when governance, technology and economic resilience determine the future of nations, the 12th World Governments Summit (WGS 2025) brings the most influential managers in the world together – from heads of state to technology pioneering – to develop solutions that shape global progress in the next decade.
- Delegations from 140 governments and leading tech experts come together in Dubai from February 11th to 13th to advance solutions for the greatest global challenges.
- The prominent guests include head of state from 30 countries, the President of the IMF and CEOs from Google, Astrazeneca, SAP, Vodafone, Dow Jones and many other companies.
More than 30 heads of state and government, over 400 ministers, 80 international organizations, 140 government delegations and more than 6,000 participants will come together in Dubai from February 11th to 13th to strategies for economic stability, digital transformation and the importance of cooperation between public and to develop a private sector.
Against the background of an accelerating technological change and geopolitical shifts, the WGS is considered a leading platform in which governments, industries and global institutions drive sustainable changes.
“Since its foundation in 2013, the World Government’s Summit has been a platform for future -oriented thinking that brings together managers, experts, innovators and entrepreneurs to anticipate and shape the future,” said Se Mohammad Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Matters of VAE and Chairman of the World Government Summit. “This year, the summit meeting is promoting a global dialogue about the rapid change and the new challenges that governments and societies face. The aim of the summit is to evaluate humanity’s progress, to determine opportunities for improvement and to enable future generations through a highly efficient government and a sustainable future. ”
Global effect through cooperation
The World Government’s Summit is aimed at developing alternative solutions that combine governance and innovation in order to achieve tangible results. More than 300 international experts will take part in the discussions that are summarized in 30 strategic reports.
Pressure topics – including the role of artificial intelligence in governance, the future of mobility, economic resilience, climate adaptation, the transformation of global health system, new technological limits and the decline in population – are discussed in 21 forums and over 200 interactive meetings.
By promoting international cooperation, the exchange of knowledge and the development of implementable strategies, the WGS nations, industries and societies, enable to deal with uncertainties and to shape a more resistant, fairer future. The leading representatives of international organizations participating in the WGS include: Kristalina Georgiewa, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund; Ahmed Aboul, General Secretary of the Arab League; Haitham Al Ghais, General Secretary of the Opec; Jasem Albudaiwi, General Secretary of the Golf Cooperation Council
You can find more information at: www.worldgovernmentssummit.org/events/2025